Cantaloupe Recall: Salmonella Risk in Malichita Whole Cantaloupe
PACIFIC TRELLIS FRUIT, LLC is recalling Malichita brand whole cantaloupes in 9-count and 12-count packages due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recall affects 4,872 cases distributed in Wisconsin, Oklahoma, Illinois, Texas, California, and Canada.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 5/5 (Critical).
Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class I recall for Salmonella contamination. FDA Class I classification automatically qualifies as Critical under the severity rubric.
Plain-English summary
PACIFIC TRELLIS FRUIT, LLC is recalling Malichita brand Whole Cantaloupe 9-count and 12-count packages due to potential Salmonella contamination. A total of 4,872 cases have been recalled.
The affected cantaloupes were distributed in the United States to Wisconsin, Oklahoma, Illinois, Texas, and California, as well as to Canada. Consumers can identify affected products by the PLU Lot Codes: 4050 21651, 4050 21699, 4050 21775, 4050 21787, and 4050 21870.
Consumers who have purchased the recalled cantaloupes should not consume them. Those with questions or concerns should contact the recalling firm or their healthcare provider.
The recalled product
- Product
- Malichita brand Whole Cantaloupe 9 count and 12 count
- Manufacturer
- PACIFIC TRELLIS FRUIT, LLC
- Category
- Food — Produce
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 4,872
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- PLU Lot Code 4050 21651 4050 21699 4050 21775 4050 21787 4050 21870
Distribution
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